Nov 21Member-onlyNYC’s Flamer is So Much More Than A Queer Cannabis BrandThis article first appeared in GreenState. Activism, cannabis, and the queer culture are at the heart of NYC’s Flamer pre-roll brand. Co-founders Wyatt, Matias, and Khalil met through NYC’s gay community and discovered they shared a passion for activism during their involvement with the Black Lives Matter movement during COVID-19. …Cannabis5 min readCannabis5 min read
Oct 25Member-onlyThese States Are Poised To Boost The Cannabis IndustryArticle first published in the Cannabis Business Executive. Written by Hirsh Jain and Pam Chmiel Ohio, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, and Mississippi currently are poised to move the cannabis industry forward depending on the outcome of recent initiatives. …Policy Making7 min readPolicy Making7 min read
Oct 17Member-onlyIs NY’s Cannabis Medical Market Getting Lost In The Shuffle?This article first appeared in the Cannabis Business Executive New York’s medical market is on the verge of expanding into the adult-use market, and many are rightfully concerned that their deep corporate pockets will have an unfair competitive advantage over bootstrapping entrepreneurs with less access to capital. This article is…Medical Marijuana5 min readMedical Marijuana5 min read
Sep 26Popular NY Cattle Rancher Teams With Craft Lettuce Farmer To Grow PotThis article first appeared in Green State Magazine. Whose behind the New York cannabis brand, Alchemy Pure? Chris Regan and Jerry Peele have been neighbors in the quaint farming town of Millerton, NY, for fifteen years. …Cannabis4 min readCannabis4 min read
Sep 11How To Win A NJ Cannabis License With Gary GeorgeThis article was first published in The Cannabis Business Executive. New Jersey natives Gary and Marie George had no intention of entering the cannabis business until their son approached them asking for help applying for a dispensary license. Realizing the valuable knowledge they gained during the application process, they started…New Jersey6 min readNew Jersey6 min read
Sep 11These Two NY Women Are Bringing Hash Rosin Gummies To Your TownFirst published in Green State. Even though cannabis is widely accepted, most mothers don’t confess to using it, even to their closest friends. According to a recent Harris Poll, they are afraid to talk openly for fear of being judged or accused of being an unfit parent. …Hash4 min readHash4 min read
Aug 17How Sensory Science Will Boost Weed Brands To New HighsThis story first appeared in the Cannabis Business Executive Along with THC, terpenes play a significant role in the effects you get from consuming cannabis. But they are just one class of hundreds of aroma-active compounds that can affect a person’s biochemical processes and feelings. I interviewed Dr. Ed Szczygiel…Cannabis6 min readCannabis6 min read
Aug 17Is The Cannabis Industry Sitting On An Untouched Goldmine Of Innovation?This story first appeared in the Cannabis Industry Journal. Universities across the country are working in all areas of research and development to advance cannabis cultivation, medicine, drug delivery, and technology. …University5 min readUniversity5 min read
Jul 15Member-onlyIs CTV An Untapped Marketing Opportunity For Cannabis Brands?First published in the Cannabis Business Executive Changes in television viewing habits have been happening for a few years now. People are canceling cable TV services in droves and turning to Connected TV (CTV) because of the array of content options available. What is CTV? Most homes are equipped with smart TVs that…Programmatic3 min readProgrammatic3 min read
May 12The Facts About Cannabis vs. Alcohol And What You Should ConsiderThis article first appeared in GreenState. Drinking alcohol socially or for relaxation is part of human culture, but there is a new elixir in town, and it’s called cannabis. The legalization of cannabis has presented a new way to unwind, and people are curious. Even though there is solid evidence…Alcohol4 min readAlcohol4 min read
